Calls for a merger intensifies after Peter Obi meets with Atiku Abubakar

Peter Obi meets Atiku Abubakar

The call for a potential merger between Atiku Abubakar and Peter Gregory Obi has intensified after a recent meeting between both presidential candidates.

Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), and Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), were seen together in a photo that has since gone viral.

Atiku wrote on social media: “It was my honor and privilege to host Peter Obi today.”

In a statement following the meetings, the LP presidential campaign spokesman, Tanko Yunusa, said Obi visited them to discuss the “state of the nation”.

“Worried about the state of the nation and the increasing uncertainty in the living conditions of the poor and underprivileged, Obi visited some top Nigerians in Abuja on Monday, including former Vice President and PDP presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Atiku Abubakar, former Senate President Senator Bukola Saraki, and former Governor of Jigawa State, Alhaji Sule Lamido,” the statement read.

“At the center of discussion during each of these visits was the state of the nation and how to reduce the suffering of all Nigerians irrespective of class and location. In particular, the desperate condition of the downtrodden in our midst was highlighted.

“Of particular interest and emphasis in these discussions was the worrisome situation in the northern parts of the country.”

According to Channels TV, Peter Obi also met former Senate President Bukola Saraki and former Governor of Jigawa State Sule Lamido in separate visits.

Peter Obi was the running mate to the former Vice President in the 2019 presidential elections. The former Anambra Governor, however, left the party after it was clear he wouldn't get the party's presidential ticket ahead of the 2023 elections.

Atiku flew the PDP’s flag in the poll, losing out to President Bola Tinubu.

The photo has generated mixed reactions on social media

Kinxofakuja said: "Make una put head together to eradicate Jagaban virus"

Jerry kante wrote: "Form an alliance please"

senator_njoke commented: "I have voted for this 2 as President in the past and i am proud of the discission i made then. 2023 and 2019"

innocent_ayo said:"Reno won’t like this o"

obiajulu_fordlinks wrote: "The game is becoming sweeter.. Let’s go baba Atiku. This is your biggest change to make Nigeria Great. Please don’t allow greed make us lose this opportunity"

okoye.uchenna commented: "The love I have for this two great men. How I wish one of them will be the president come 2027. God bless you my father's"